European Chamber in Ethiopia

At the @IIE_HLBF2025, @Euro_Cham, represented by its Board Chair, joined the high-level panel on investing in Ethiopia and elaborated on the country’s potential for FDI and agribusiness. We congratulate @EthioInvestment & GoE on a successful event that secured $13B+ in deals.

@Euro_Cham board members joined a PPD organized by the @EthioInvestment as part of the #InvestInEthiopia Business Forum to review progress on investment climate reforms. Updates covered customs valuation, e-invoicing, tax reforms, digitalization and new incentives, among others.

@Euro_Cham leadership paid a courtesy visit to H.E. @EyobTolina, Governor of @NBEthiopia, to discuss macroeconomic and FX reforms. EuroCham noted that 20 of the 27 challenges raised by the EU FDI community during an earlier technical meeting with the NBE have been resolved.

EuroCham leadership had a productive meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Ethiopia and discussed opportunities for collaboration and ways to improve the business climate in Ethiopia.

H.E. Ambassador Sofie From-Emmesberger visited EuroCham’s new office and incubation center. Talks with EuroCham leadership covered the EU–Ethiopia Business Forum, PPD progress, and Schengen visa restrictions affecting businesses.

The EU–Ethiopia Business Forum will take place in Addis Abeba from 20–22 April 2026. Join our online information session on 3 March (11:00–12:15 CET) to explore what to expect and how to prepare. Register here: lnkd.in/e7qCh8ex

If you missed it, here is a glimpse of the European Chamber in Ethiopia’s new office and EU FDI Incubation Center inauguration held on January 29, 2026 in Addis Abeba. #Ethiopia #EuroCham #Business #Investment

On January 29, we opened our new office in Addis Abeba and launched the EU FDI Incubation Centre, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Zeleke Temesgen, Commissioner of @EthioInvestment. The Centre serves as a one-stop support hub for European investors entering Ethiopia.

@Euro_Cham joined the EU Economic Counsellors’ Business Trip to Dire Dawa this week, organized with the @EUinEthiopia and the @GerEmbAddis. The visit covered Ethiopia’s first Free Trade Zone, alongside key logistics and service institutions.

@EUinEthiopia and @Euro_Cham signed a new 3-year grant agreement last week to strengthen the Chamber and improve Ethiopia’s business environment. The ceremony was followed by a Public-Private Dialogue between the Ethiopian government and European businesses. #Ethiopia #Investment

@Euro_Cham hosted its 11th Networking Event on Income Tax Proclamation No. 1395/2025 with Mr. Wassihun Abate & Mr. Mulay Weldu from @MoF_Ethiopia. The discussion unpacked key reforms including digital taxation, MAT, and new investment incentive frameworks.

The EU’s EUDR, due Dec 2025, requires proof coffee isn’t linked to deforestation. EuroCham Ethiopia says farmers need more time and support to meet traceability rules, as Ethiopia’s forest-grown coffee sustains 5M+ people. eurochamethiopia.eu/2025/09/29/eur…

@Euro_Cham held talks with outgoing @NBEthiopia Governor Mamo Mihretu, who reported record forex growth and falling inflation. Members welcomed progress while raising new business concerns. Read the full story here - eurochamethiopia.eu/2025/09/17/eur…

@Euro_Cham board met an EU delegation from Brussels, led by Riccardo Rossi, during #AfricaClimateSummit in Addis. Talks focused on challenges for EU businesses in Ethiopia and opportunities for future investment. #EuroCham #EUDelegation #Ethiopia #Investment

The CBL-ACP Economic Mission to Addis Ababa is happening June 1–4, 2025! The mission offers B2B/B2G meetings, high-level networking, sectoral seminars, site visits and full logistical support. Click here for details: cbl-acp.be/activity/econo… #CBLACP #Ethiopia #TradeMission

The Ethiopian government has expressed its readiness to provide necessary support to foreign investors engaging in the country. This was announced during the “#InvestinEthiopia 2025” high level business forum, aimed at showcasing Ethiopia’s investment #opportunities. #Hlbf2025

The EU-hosted Trade Attaché Forum convened key stakeholders on February 25, 2025, for discussions on Ethiopia’s investment landscape. Panellists from global chambers explored challenges, opportunities, and public-private dialogue efforts in driving FDI. #Ethiopia #Investment

Productive meeting today between @Euro_Cham board members & @EthioInvestment Commissioner Dr. Zeleke Temesgen. We discussed solutions to investment challenges & ways to improve the business climate, reaffirming our commitment to a more investor-friendly Ethiopia. #Ethiopia

EU Ambassador to Ethiopia, H.E. Sofie From-Emmesberger, hosted a high-level breakfast meeting with key stakeholders the past week, including Swedish Ambassador H.E. Hans Henric Lundqvist and @Euro_Cham leaders, to discuss Ethiopia’s business environment. #Ethiopia #Investment

At @Euro_Cham's latest CEO Networking Event, Dr. Brook Taye, CEO of @EIHEthiopia, highlighted the future of state-owned enterprises: innovation, diversification & partnerships. More details soon on EuroCham's website - eurochamethiopia.eu #Ethiopia #Investment #EuroCham